Gift Responsibly in 2019
Lottery Tickets Aren’t Child’s Play. It’s that time of year again. We’re all rushing around in search of the perfect gift – and when it comes down to the time-tested […]
December 2, 2019
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November 25, 2019
Football Season Showcases Sports Betting Spike
Pretty much everyone in Ohio knows that the biggest game of the season is less than a week away. As we get toward the most exciting part of the college […]
November 18, 2019
Gambling & The Holidays
The holiday season is here – bringing with it a lot of happiness and a lot of stress. The costs of holiday fun can be overwhelming – and if you […]
November 11, 2019
Problem Gambling & Veterans
Veterans Day is a day when we honor the military members who have served our country and kept us safe. An issue that hasn’t had much awareness over the years […]
November 4, 2019
House Bill 282 Could Allow Use of Electronic Instant Bingo.
Here’s what Ohioans need to know. The Ohio Constitution generally prohibits gambling – but includes some exceptions. One of those exceptions is for instant bingo games conducted by charitable organizations […]
October 28, 2019
The Gambling Addiction Prevention Act
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) estimates that as many as 56,000 active duty members of the Armed Forces meet the criteria for gambling disorder. It’s a serious health […]
October 21, 2019
How Social Casinos Leverage Facebook User Data
A highly lucrative but somewhat secretive industry has exploded across the United States in the past decade. It’s the world of social casinos – apps or websites where you can […]
October 14, 2019
Support for Families and Friends of Problem Gamblers
Problem gambling doesn’t just affect the individual. It affects family members and friends. If someone you care about has a problem, the anxiety and concern you feel about their gambling […]
October 7, 2019
Ohio’s Free Resources to Treat Problem Gambling
While the reasons why an individual experiences a gambling problem vary, the one consistent theme is that the problem negatively affects the individual as well as his friends and family. […]
September 30, 2019
College Students & Gambling
Problem gambling doesn’t affect any single demographic. As we head into the heart of the college football season, it’s important to focus on one group that is particularly at risk. […]
September 23, 2019
Money problems? Here’s how financial therapy might help.
You don’t need to have experienced problem gambling to understand the pressures that financial issues can put on people. For those who are struggling with gambling, there’s a growing resource […]
September 16, 2019
Recognizing Responsible Gaming Education Week
At Before You Bet, our mission is to provide education and raise awareness of responsible gambling practices. Organizations that share our commitment to that mission include Ohio for Responsible Gambling, […]
September 9, 2019
Recovery Rights Advocacy Day
Tuesday, Sept. 24th The Ohio Statehouse 1 Capital Square, Columbus OH 43215 The Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery invites those impacted by substance use disorder and/or mental health issues […]
September 4, 2019
Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline
Helping People from all Walks of Life The Problem Gambling Helpline is a resource for Ohio residents who are seeking assistance with problem gambling. The Helpline is maintained by the […]
August 26, 2019
Gambling Addiction – Taking the Fantasy out of Fantasy Football
Draft day is fast approaching for thousands of fantasy football leagues across the country. For millions of fantasy players, it’s the most anticipated day of the year. They obsess over […]
August 19, 2019
Why Older Adults May Gamble Too Much
It’s an issue that doesn’t discriminate. Problem gambling affects people from all walks of life – and of all different ages. While many tend to think of gambling as a […]
August 12, 2019
Gambling Addiction in the Military
New bill seeks to prevent and treat gambling problems among service members According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, an estimated 56,000 active duty service members may meet the […]
August 5, 2019
Change the Game in Ohio Schools
How schools can help address underage gambling This back-to-school season, one of the most important lessons we all can learn is that underage gambling presents real risks for our youth. […]
July 29, 2019
An In-Depth look at Ohio’s Helpline
Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline Helping people from all walks of life Problem gambling affects all different kinds of people. Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline is a place that all of them […]
July 22, 2019
World Health Organization/Online Gaming
Gaming & Gambling A problem that’s officially being addressed. The World Health Organization works with 194 countries to help build a better, healthier future. Recently, at the 72nd World Health […]
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